Two People Charged with Animal Cruelty After Live & Deceased Dogs Found in Deplorable Conditions

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Updated July 8, 2025 - The Jackson's were stopped by the Morven Police Department, about 18-miles from the Florida line, on July 1st and arrested on the outstanding warrants. They were transported back to Walker County on July 2nd, where they were booked on the charges relating to this case. Rossville, GA (June 30, 2025) … Continue reading Two People Charged with Animal Cruelty After Live & Deceased Dogs Found in Deplorable Conditions

Aggressive Animal Call Leads to Aggravated Animal Cruelty Charges in Walker County

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Rossville, GA (June 16, 2025) – Two people face charges of aggravated animal cruelty after their dogs charged at a realtor trying to show a property on Ridgeland Road near Rossville. 43-year old Tabitha Henley was arrested on a charge of aggravated animal cruelty. A warrant has also been issued for the arrest of her … Continue reading Aggressive Animal Call Leads to Aggravated Animal Cruelty Charges in Walker County

Five People Charged with Animal Cruelty in Walker County

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LaFayette, GA (April 30, 2025) – Five people stand accused of animal cruelty following a surreal house hunting trip in Walker County. 78-year old James Delbert Fields, Jr., 65-year old Miriam Fields, 42-year old Mario Lopez , 40-year old Melodie Lopez and 20-year old Britni Fields have been charged with 13-counts of cruelty to animals … Continue reading Five People Charged with Animal Cruelty in Walker County

Two People Charged with Animal Cruelty in Walker County

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Fairview, GA (March 19, 2025) – A request by two Walker County residents to have their dog euthanized by a local veterinarian results in their arrest. 44-year old Anthony Griggs and 42-year old Crystal Spring Branch each face a charge of felony aggravated cruelty to an animal. They have been transported to the jail for … Continue reading Two People Charged with Animal Cruelty in Walker County

Second Person Arrested in Animal Hoarding Case in Walker County

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LaFayette, GA (August 15, 2023) – A second person has been arrested and charged in connection with an animal hoarding case that has now resulted in 101 cats and 3 dogs being removed from a property in south Walker County. 76-year old Dee Darren Decker faces one count of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals in connection … Continue reading Second Person Arrested in Animal Hoarding Case in Walker County

Woman Arrested After More Than 100 Animals Removed from Hoarding Situation in Walker County

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LaFayette, GA (August 14, 2023) – A call to the Walker County Animal Shelter requesting an animal welfare check resulted in the recovery of more than 100 cats and dogs from a property on South Dick Creek Road. On August 9th, Walker County Animal Services attempted to inspect the property for malnourished animals, but the … Continue reading Woman Arrested After More Than 100 Animals Removed from Hoarding Situation in Walker County